The Brussels School of Governance may award Academic Excellence Scholarships to students who have outstanding academic records in secondary school and whose extra-curricular achievements show evidence of leadership in today’s global society. Other factors include one letter of recommendation from their secondary school and, in certain cases, standardised test scores.
The School’s merit-based financial assistance can provide up to 50% reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees.
Eligibility
- Prospective students must possess outstanding academic records and personal integrity, as demonstrated by grades, extra-curricular activities, standardised test scores (such as TOEFL, SAT) and one letter of recommendation.
- Prospective students must have been accepted into a Brussels School of Governance Bachelor Programme as a full-time, first-year/freshman student and must submit a separate application form for the Academic Excellence Scholarship.
- Transfer students are not eligible for the Academic Excellence Scholarship.
- The Academic Excellence scholarship can be awarded to students who enrol in the Fall semester (August) and in the Spring semester (January).
- There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) required to obtain a scholarship. We will also take motivation and extra-curricular activities into consideration. Evidently, better scores and grades, combined with strong motivation and participation in extra-curricular activities will improve one’s chances of acquiring a scholarship.
- There are no limitations with regards to citizenship & residency. All applicants will be treated fairly and equally.
- The scholarships may be renewed for all three years of the undergraduate programme. For renewal, a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.0 per semester must be maintained to continue to receive the scholarship.
- Academic Excellence Scholarships are administered via the Admissions Office.
Minimum Requirements
| High School Diploma | GPA | SAT / ACT | TOEFL / IELTS Academic Module / ITACE / Duolingo English Test / C2 Proficiency / C1 Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
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International Baccalaureate Diploma |
37 Points |
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American High school Diploma |
3.6/4.0 4.6/5.0 |
SAT Math: 630 - SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing: 630 - ACT Composite: 29/36 - 3 AP exam results with grades of 4 |
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Belgian High School Diploma |
80% |
TOEFL: 100/120 - IELTS: 7/9 - ITACE: C1 - Duolingo English Test: 120/160 - C2 Proficiency: B - C1 Advanced: B |
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German Abitur |
1.8 |
TOEFL: 100/120 - IELTS: 7/9 - ITACE: C1 - Duolingo English Test: 120/160 - C2 Proficiency: B - C1 Advanced: B |
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French Baccalaureate |
16 |
TOEFL: 100/120 - IELTS: 7/9 - ITACE: C1 - Duolingo English Test: 120/160 - C2 Proficiency: B - C1 Advanced: B |
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British A-levels |
AAB |
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European Baccalaureate |
80% |
(Required in certain cases: TOEFL: 100/120, IELTS: 7/9, ITACE: C1, Duolingo English Test: 120/160, C2 Proficiency: B, C1 Advanced: B) |
If your specific secondary school diploma is not listed in the table above, it does not mean that your chances of receiving a scholarship are limited. In other words: regardless of where you obtain your secondary education around the globe, if you fulfil the requirements above and have outstanding academic results, you have the possibility of obtaining a scholarship from the Brussels School of Governance.For minimum eligibility requirements applicable to other types of secondary school diplomas, please contact Student Recruitment.
Application Deadline
If you wish to be considered for the Academic Excellence Scholarship, the Admissions Office must receive your College application as well as your application form for the Academic Excellence Scholarship no later than 1 March for the Fall semester and no later than 1 October for the Spring semester.
Confirmation Deadlines
Students who have been awarded an AES award must confirm their award by submitting a non-refundable AES confirmation fee of 500€ no later than 31 March for the Fall semester and no later than 30 October for the Spring semester. Please allow up to five banking days for international payments to be credited to our accounts. We encourage students to forward us a copy of their proof of payment by email to admissions_bsog@vub.be.
Important: students must also confirm their acceptance to the College by submitting the non-refundable pre-registration fee of 1000€ by the AES award confirmation deadlines (if not already provided).
Maintaining Eligibility
You must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.0 per semester to continue receiving the scholarship.
Terms of Award
Scholarships may be granted for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of 6 semesters. Scholarships will not be granted for any courses during the Summer Programme.
Tuition Fee Reduction
The Brussels School of Governance offers a 20% tuition reduction if two or more siblings are enrolled at the College simultaneously. This reduction is applicable to the tuition of one of the two siblings only. The school also offers a 20% tuition reduction to siblings and children of alumni. Important: The tuition fee reduction cannot be combined with the Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Contact
For more information, please contact Student Recruitment.